Maldives' 'India Out' Policy: China's Designs In Indian Ocean?

The tiny Island nation Maldives is now turning into a diplomatic and strategic concern for India. The new President, Mohamed Muizzu, who is overtly pro-China, has asked India to withdraw its soldiers from the island. The Indian government sources have said the two sides have agreed to discuss 'workable solutions' to continue the use of Indian military platforms by the island nation as they serve the interests of its people. On Left Right & Centre, we discuss what is the power play and the Chinese role in the Maldives' hard stand.